Foundations of the US

The phrase "consent of governed" in the Declaration of Independence means which of the following responses?

• The power of government originates with the king.

• The power of government originates from the people through voting

• The power of government originates from God.

• The power of government originates from magic.

Select response that defines the term unalienable rights.

• Rights that the government recognizes you are born with and can not be taken away.

• Rights the government gives you but can take away.

• Rights that can never be lost.

• Rights that are reserved for those who own land.

Identify your unalienable rights according to Declaration of Independence.

• Government recognizes your right to vote.

• Freedom of Speech

• Life, Liberty, and property

• Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

The definition of an Amendment is which of the following:

• Laws that prohibit the Constitution from being altered.

• The idea that the Constitution can not be changed .

• A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution

• A type of Democracy

Select all correct responses (2).

The purpose of the Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution and The Bill of Rights:

• To limit individual rights and freedoms
• Limit the power of government over citizens lives,

• To outline the principles of communism
• Establish the foundation of the United States government, protect individual rights, and outline the principles of democracy.

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• Sixth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Third Amendment

The Second Amendment protects the right to:

• Remain silent

• Free speech

• Bear arms

• A fair trial

The Fifth Amendment includes all of the following rights EXCEPT:

• Protection against self-incrimination

• The right to a speedy trial

• Protection against double jeopardy

• The right to due process

Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury?

• Seventh Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Fourth Amendment